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6.12.06

Galatasaray beat the Reds in the Champions League

In an interesting game, Galatasaray came from a goal behind to beat Liverpool 3-2 in their final Group C encounter on Tuesday. We must remember that the English team returned to the scene of their 2005 Champions League final triumph.

In fact, he game had little significance with Liverpool having already won the group. The Turkish side finished fourth despite earning what was the only victory of their campaign.

"I really believe we can be proud of the team because they fought until the last minute," said Galatasaray boss Erik Gerets.

The coach also mentioned that his team failed to advance in the competition because it "lacked some international quality".

Amazingly, there were three goals in a six-minute flurry in the middle of the first half.

Veteran forward Robbie Fowler put the visitors ahead after 22 minutes, knocking the ball into the net from close range after Craig Bellamy picked him out with a cross from the left wing.